This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS Code for this synopsis/solicitation is 333314, Optical Instruments and Lens Manufacturing, Size Standard 500 Employees. Solicitation/Purchase Request Number F2KBAD21074A001 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-59 effective 10 May 2012 The Government intends to award one contract with one Contract Line Item Number. (CLINs) CLIN 0001.: Lithium Niobate 40Gb/sec Phase Modulator at 1550nm with ultra-low-insertion-loss and external RF termination option. EOspace Model Number: PM-DV4-40-PFU-PFU-LV-UL OR EQUAL Specs: Operating Wavelength: 1550 nm Low-Vpi Version (Vpi): 40GHz with no sharp response dips) Internal loss: 45dB RF connection: (2) 1st port female V (1.85 mm); 2nd port female K for external termination Input fiber: Polarization maintaining, 1 Meter long (900 micron loose tube) Output fiber: Polarization maintaining, 1 Meter long (900 micron loose tube) Optical connectors: FC/UPC (slow axis aligned to the narrow key) QUANTITY: 2 UNIT OF ISSUE: Lot DESIRED DELIVERY DATE: 30 Days After Award FOB: Destination INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Destination The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: In accordance with the FAR 13.106-1(a)(2), Soliciting Competition, Offerors are notified that award will be be based on the lowest price technically acceptable. FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal , FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Alt I- Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. [in paragraphs (b) and (c) the following clauses apply 52.204-10; 52.209-6; 52.219-1; 52.219-4; 52.219-28, 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52-222-36, 52.223-16, 52.223-18, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.239-1]; FAR 52.225-25, Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran - Certification; FAR 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price)(Short Form)., FAR 52.233-1, Disputes; FAR 52.333-3, Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.252-1- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252.2- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. Clauses and provisions may be accessed in full text at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ DFAR 252.204-7003, Control of Government Personnel Work Product, DFAR 252.204-7004 ALT A, Central Contractor Registration; DFAR 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items; DFAR 252.211-7003 Alt I- Small Business Program Representations; DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items [in paragraph(s) (a) and (b) the following clause(s) apply: 252.203-7000, 252.225-7001, 252.232-7003, and 252.247-7023 Alt III]. DFAR 252.225-7000 Buy American Act - Balance of Payments Program Certificate, DFAR 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors, DFAR 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromiom; DFAR 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; DFAR 252.239-7000, Protection Against Compromising Emanations; DFAR 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications. AFFAR 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman. All payments are to be paid via the Internet through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system. WAWF may be accessed at https://wawf.eb.mil. WAWF training may be accessed online at http://www.wawftraining.com. Payment information may be accessed using the DFAS website at https:www.dfas.mil. Your purchase order/contract number or invoice will be required to inquire status of your payment. All quotes are due no later than 29 May 2012, Monday, at 4:00 PM MST (Mountain Standard Time). Quotes may be E-mailed (preferred) to
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[email protected] or mailed to AFNWC/PKOA, ATTN: Jessica Rodgers, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Bldg. 20604, Room B-22, Kirtland AFB., NM 87117, or faxed to (505) 846-7692 ATTN: Jessica Rodgers. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Be advised that all interested parties must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database in order to receive an award. If you are not registered you may request an application at (888) 227-2423 or through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov.